Laura Christianson

Current

Owner at Blogging Bistro, LLC
Freelance Writer at assorted magazines and publishing companies

Past

Communications Manager at Dream Dinners

Education

Lewis and Clark College
Whitworth College

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Writing and Editing

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Laura Christianson’s Summary

Laura’s expertise as a relationship marketing specialist is steeped in years of experience as:

• An educator (she taught high school English and journalism for 11 years and now teaches at writers’ conferences around the country)

• An author (she’s had three books published and has contributed to several others)

• A freelance journalist (she’s written hundreds of magazine articles)

• A public relations professional (she directed communications for a fast-growing national franchise)

• An award-winning blogger (her Exploring Adoption blog was recognized by Forbes magazine)

Passionate about helping others become strong communicators, Laura mentors individuals and businesses who seek to market their message via a Web site, blog, and social media.

An avid networker, Laura excels at creating virtual teams of highly-skilled professionals to meet her clients’ needs:

• Graphic designers
• Web developers
• Freelance writers
• Brand identity consultants
• Social media gurus
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) experts

Laura's published books include:
• The Adoption Decision
• The Adoption Network
• Blogophobia Conquered

Laura lives in the Seattle area, where she loves watching bald eagles fly overhead while she’s rollerblading. She also enjoys camping at the beach with her husband and their two teenage sons, and rooting for her sons during their baseball, basketball, and wrestling events.

Laura Christianson’s Specialties:

writing, blogging, public speaking, teaching, consulting, public relations.

Laura Christianson’s Experience

Owner

Blogging Bistro, LLC

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

2007 — Present (2 years )

We help businesses and individuals promote their services, products, and expertise through conversation marketing.

Our menu includes Web site and blog design/development, custom social media coaching, turnkey business blogs, e-newsletter preparation, on-site training, and more.
Freelance Writer

assorted magazines and publishing companies

(Privately Held; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)

1996 — Present (13 years )

I am a freelance writer and public relations professional. I work for a variety of secular and Christian magazines, a book publishing company, and a government agency.
Communications Manager

Dream Dinners

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Food & Beverages industry)

2002 — 2005 (3 years )

Laura Christianson’s Education

Lewis and Clark College

M.A. , Teaching Journalism/English , 1984 — 1986
Whitworth College

BA , English, Journalism, Education , 1978 — 1982

Activities and Societies:

Newspaper Editor